6. Watching DVDs, using a clever piece of software called Spb Mobile DVD.

7. As a digital audio recorder, for recording meetings or even interviews for podcasts (hint: the 3.5mm audio jack is for both headphones and mono microphone – split the socket into two using item PX50MS here)

The only thing I wish is that I could use it as a mobile, to save me having to carry both around.

There are, of course, PDA/phone hybrids around, but none had the processing power or feature spec that the Axim did.

By the time I next replace my mobile and the Axim I suspect I’ll end up with a hybrid device with a higher spec than the Axim – which will be a good thing as the one aspect I haven’t managed to successfully set up is GPRS network access using my mobile (via Bluetooth).